A devastating motor accident on the Potiskum–Fika Road, near Maiduwa Junction in Yobe State, has resulted in the deaths of at least six individuals, with eight more sustaining injuries.
The collision involved a Sharon vehicle, registered as PKM 549 YZ, which Adamu Hassan was driving. The car lost control while transporting passengers from Potiskum to Bajoga in the Funakaye Local Government Area of Gombe State, leading to the tragic incident.
Witnesses reported that six passengers died instantly as a result of the crash, while eight others, including several women, were injured to varying degrees. They were promptly taken to the General Hospital in Fika, where medical personnel confirmed the fatalities.
The Yobe State Police Command’s public relations officer, SP Dungus Abdulkarim, has verified the occurrence of the accident. He cited excessive speed, reckless driving, dangerous overtaking, and substance abuse among commercial drivers as contributing factors to this unfortunate event.
In a statement, Commissioner of Police, CP Emmanuel Ado, expressed his heartfelt condolences to the families of those who lost their lives and offered prayers for the swift recovery of the injured. He urged all drivers and road users to strictly observe traffic regulations and refrain from actions that could jeopardise their safety and that of others on the road.
